Bagru is an ancient hand-blocking technique that is named after the village of the same name in Rajasthan.
Video Credit: GettyBagru is over a 1,000 years old but its prevalence still holds strong even today.
Image Credit: GettyThe Chippas of Rajasthan are responsible to preserve the art by passing down the technique to future generations.
Image Credit: GettyThe beauty of a Bagru fabric is the vegetable dyes used to create intricate prints that are vibrant in colour.
Image Credit: GettyThe technique is laborious but when you hold the finished product in your hand, you'll realise why it is so revered in the country.
Image Credit: GettyThe cloth is first washed, dyed, printed with wooden blocks, washed with cold water and then boiled to achieve the perfect colour ratio.
Image Credit: GettyThe most common prints visible on Bagru fabrics are the famous floral and paisley ones in contrasting shades.
Image Credit: GettyWe see Bagru prints on everything from sarees to kurta to even masks these days.
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